Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert encounter with Prof. Robert Watson on the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which some describe as the ‘IPCC for Biodiversity’, is an … read more
expert reaction to new draft NICE guidance on blood pressure treatment
Reactions to new guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on how to identify and … read more
expert reaction to mutagenic effects of acrylamide in humans
Research published in Genome Research demonstrates that acrylamide can introduce tumor-specific mutations in humans. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at long-term hormone therapy in postmenopausal women and Alzheimer’s disease risk
Research published in the BMJ shows that long term use of systemic hormone therapy might be accompanied with an overall … read more
expert reaction to study looking at weight loss and type 2 diabetes
Research published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology demonstrates sustained remission of more than a third of people with type … read more
expert reaction to HIV-1 remission in a second patient
Reactions to claims that a second HIV-1 patient is in remission as published in Nature. Prof Sarah Fidler, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to tau levels in blood as a predictive biomarker for dementia
Research published in JAMA Neurology suggests that total tau levels in blood may improve the prediction of future dementia. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at watching TV and memory in over 50s
Research published in Scientific Reports suggests that television viewing for more than 3.5 hours per day could contribute to cognitive … read more
expert reaction to prenatal vitamin use and risk of autism spectrum disorder
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates maternal prenatal vitamin intake during the first month of pregnancy may reduce autism recurrence … read more
results of GDNF trial in patients with Parkinson’s disease
About one in every 350 adults in the UK has Parkinson’s disease. There are various drugs and therapies that can … read more
restatement of the evidence: the effects of endocrine disruptors on wildlife
A Restatement of the evidence on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, describes how … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in the UK
Reactions to wildfires in the UK. Prof Robin Pakeman, Plant Ecologist, The James Hutton Institute, said: “Normally in late winter … read more
expert reaction to results of clinical trials of GDNF (glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor) in Parkinson’s disease patients
Research published in Brain and the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease demonstrates the use of a brain implant in the administration of … read more
expert reaction to prevalence of PTSD in young people in England and Wales
Reactions to a report on the prevalence of PTSD among young people in England and Wales as published in Lancet … read more
expert reaction to study on the protective effects of testosterone and ibuprofen on embryos in mice
Research published in Nature demonstrates that testosterone and ibuprofen in mice embryos may have protective effects. Prof Ieuan Hughes, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to study on acupuncture for symptoms of menopause
Research published in BMJ Open demonstrates there was a reduction in menopausal symptoms following brief acupuncture treatment. Prof David Colquhoun, … read more
expert reaction to cannabis use in adolescents and risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality
Reactions to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry which demonstrates a correlation between cannabis use and depression/anxiety in young people. … read more
cannabis use in young people – depression and anxiety
Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug by teenagers worldwide and while there has been a lot of focus … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins adherence and risk of death
Research published in JAMA Cardiology demonstrates that a low adherence to statin therapy was associated with a greater risk of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultraprocessed food consumption and death
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates that an increase in ultraprocessed food consumption appears to be associated with an … read more